A/N: It's been one day and I already have a new chapter out. But don't get used to it, because I have seven other unfinished stories and a list of ones that my sister and I would like to start once we finish a couple. She's a little aggravated that I'm wasting my time on this.
Disclaimer: Harry Potter was created by me. I wrote out a whole outline for how the first book could go, but accidentally left it in a café in England. There, it was unfortunately stolen by a woman on welfare, who has been bribing me to write new chapters for her books ever since. I like it. But no, that didn't happen, sorry.
Chapter 2
"Okay, everybody! Listen!" Harry shouted across the Room of Requirement. The forty or so students who occupied the room at the moment quieted down.
It was Tuesday and time for a DA meeting. We still met in the Room of Requirement, even though we could go anywhere we pleased. However, this room was equipped with many useful supplies that we couldn't get anywhere else.
"Alright," Harry said, his voice still louder then usual. "I'm sure you all are aware of the problems we've been having. People have been talking more then practicing, and sometimes even arguing over who gets to practice with whom."
There was some muttering throughout the room. What he was saying was true, but many people enjoyed being able to talk instead of practice. I really didn't, however.
"So," Harry continued. "I've thought up a solution. From now on, we will have permanent partners." More muttering followed that one. "Okay, it's not going to be as bad as it seems," Harry shouted over the muttering. "I've talked to Dumbledore, and he allowed me to borrow the sorting hat today. We'll pair everyone with the person that they will work the best with. The sorting hat will choose." Harry stepped aside, showing that a stool with the hat was standing behind him. "Hannah Abbot, you're first."
Everyone was silent for a moment, waiting to see what would happen. Since everyone had tried on the hat before, they all knew that right now, Hannah and the hat were having a conversation inside her head. "NEVILLE LONGBOTTOM!" the hat roared.
Harry nodded. "Okay. Hannah, Neville, go over there and practice you're stunning charms. Next, is-" Harry called the next name.
I wondered who I would be partnered with. Maybe I could work with Dean so we could discuss our classes, as he had all of mine. Or maybe Ernie, who knew everything about Quidditch. Or, possibly Lavender, and find out if she still had that crush on me.
That's when it hit me. Oh, yeah. Hermione. I turned my head to find her looking at me, a slight smile on her face. I strode over to her, wondering why I hadn't thought of being her partner before. "Hey," I said, when I reached her.
"Hi. What do you think about this whole permanent partner thing?" she asked.
"It'll be interesting. You'd get to know that person better. And it'll stop those problems we've been having."
Hermione gave me an exasperated look.
"What?" I asked.
"This club was created to defend against attackers. This partner thing will specify us to only one person, making the attacks from other people more difficult." Hermione let out an exasperated sigh. "I just wish Harry had told us about this before he arranged it to happen."
I was about to tell her something when Harry called her up to the hat. She put the hat on and sat on the stool. A few minutes passed before the hat shouted out, "ZACHARIAH SMITH."
Hermione looked a bit upset as she and Smith went to practice their Disillusion charms. Didn't blame her. I mean, he was an ass. I didn't see how anyone could work with him. He'd be questioning everything.
"RONALD WEASLEY," the hat shouted, interrupting my thoughts. I turned to see who had gotten me as a partner. Then my jaw dropped.
Harry, who was having a hard time not snickering, said, "You two can practice your Beehive Hexes." I rolled my eyes and strode over to the practicing area. As I passed Harry, he muttered, "Have fun."
Then my partner came up next to me and began to talk. "I'm glad we got to practice these. I am terrible at them, and I here they are very good for fighting Egnaros."
Not asking what they were, I said, "Let's just get this over with."
"Alright, Ronald," said Luna Lovegood.
A/N: Yes, it's a cliffhanger, but not a very surprising one. I would really appreciate it if everyone who read this reviewed, because I only have one so far and it's a bit depressing. Just give me some suggestions, please.